Low-flow water fixtures reduce water use by 20% and an efficient mechanical and ventilation system ensure good indoor air quality.

The affordable housing project is supported and funded by the City of Lancaster as part of their Downtown Specific Plan to transform this mostly vacant city area into a place of historic, cultural, social, economic and civic vitality. As there are many voids left by demolished buildings in the city’s core, the live/work development is an urban infill project and the first of its kind for the city. The five-story building provides parking on the ground level along with a resident-run gallery, courtyard and resident lobby. Each apartment has two stories and four bedrooms, plus a work/studio area with an open-floor layout that provides ample space for artists with families.

The 21 apartments were set aside for artists of varying ethnic groups, ages, and income levels in order to create a dynamic and diverse group of people. Energy-efficient design played a large roll in the project’s creation, with the building exceeding California Title 24 Energy Code requirements by 20%, and the lighting system exceeding the requirements by 24%. Low-flow plumbing fixtures reduce water usage, while energy-efficient mechanical systems help improve the indoor air quality, which is especially important for artists working with potentially toxic materials.

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